PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
31.94 USD
+0.59 (+1.88%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
31.93 USD
-0.01 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:00:00 PM
PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PZZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PZZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PZZA has a Return On Assets of 3.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 57.60% of its industry peers.
- PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) than 75.20% of its industry peers.
- PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.01%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) for PZZA is well below the 3 year average (16.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PZZA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
1.3 Margins
- PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has declined.
- PZZA has a Operating Margin of 4.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 67.20% of its industry peers.
- PZZA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PZZA has a Gross Margin of 28.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
- PZZA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% |
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PZZA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.57, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 14.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 14.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA (14.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PZZA (0.82) is worse than 60.80% of its industry peers.
- PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 65.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.89%.
- Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.27% in the past year.
- PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
3.2 Future
- PZZA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.15% yearly.
- PZZA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PZZA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.34.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 60.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. PZZA is around the same levels.
- PZZA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.79.
- 68.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.11), we can say PZZA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 68.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PZZA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 71.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 49.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.87%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of PZZA dropped by -22.40% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.10. PZZA pays more dividend than 96.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
- PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- PZZA pays out 206.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
31.94
+0.59 (+1.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-6.74%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target48.47 (51.75%)
Short Float %11.27%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)-3.14%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.31 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.92%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY12.03%
SpS62.64
BVpS-13.56
TBVpS-15.62
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.64% | ||
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% | ||
| FCFM | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
F-Score5
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year96.92%
EBIT Next 3Y44.81%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 33% in the next year.